Book Publishing: Looking at all the Angles
Insiders Will Share Trade Secrets

-Positioning your book proposal to sell
-Seeing your book on library shelves
-Marketing your book

Learn all this and more on from 11 to 3 p.m. on Sat., Nov. 17 at the Courtyard by Marriott at Hubbard and State when IWPA presents a distinguished panel of experts at its Seventh Annual Book Fair and Publishing Panel.

• Mary Dempsey, Commissioner of the Chicago Public Library, responsible for the library's daily administration and a respected book reviewer on Network Chicago, a feature of WFMT 98.7 FM.
• Ann Heinrichs, an award-winning writer of more than 50 children's nonfiction books since 1986, with a contract for an additional 52 books to be finished at the rate of three per month.
• Tina Jens, a two-time Bram-Stoker Award nominee for short fiction and producer of the Twilight Tales reading series at the Red Lion Pub in Chicago, featuring readings of writers from across the genres.
• Alex Lubertozzi, acquiring editor for Sourcebooks Inc. Sourcebooks Inc. is a trade publication publisher in Naperville that has been publishing nonfiction for 13 years with three New York Times bestsellers to its credit. It recently added fiction with the release of Michael Malone's First Lady.

Mary A. Dempsey is Commissioner of the Chicago Public Library. Under her leadership, the library has expanded its public service hours to seven days a week at its three largest locations, constructed or renovated 28 full-service branch libraries and expanded services for children and adults.

In addition to managing the library's $11 million budget, Dempsey does on-air reviews on Network Chicago, a feature of WFMT 98.7 FM in Chicago.

How does the library make its selections? Where does it buy its books? What should you know as an author? As a publisher? Find out on Nov. 17!

Ann Heinrichs is the author of more than 50 published nonfiction books for children on topics ranging from historical profiles to geography and travelogues. Most recently, she signed a contract to write 52 books to be delivered at the rate of three per month. Six books into the process, she is going strong--and still has time to be an active member of IWPA. Not bad for a music major who never wanted to be a writer!

Heinrichs got into the business of writing because as she says, "After college, I was starving and needed money. I called the Chicago Reader and told them they needed classical music review. They said to write something, and if they liked it, they'd use it. I did, and they published it, and a check came in the mail. Then I saw that writing makes checks come in the mail. I had become a professional writer."

Heinrichs and the panel will share how to craft winning book proposals, how to market your books and more!

Authors, editors and publishers who attend are invited to sell their books--but must be present to participate. Tables are limited, so call today to reserve book space.

Call the IWPA hotline 312/458-9151 to make your reservation. Cost (includes lunch): IWPA members, students and guest accompanying members $25, other nonmembers $40. Payment (cash or check) may be made at the door.

Reminder: You can use the link to amazon.com though the www.IWPA.org web site to buy books online as well. A portion of the proceeds goes to IWPA!

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